Facility Planner

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Facility Planner in Yellowknife to provide expert architectural advice for planning and constructing GNWT facilities that meet operational needs and budgets.

Responsibilities include coordinating planning studies, preparing briefs, and ensuring projects reflect cultural values while minimizing life-cycle costs. Eligibility lists may be created for future roles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of architectural/engineering theory to provide facility planning
• Knowledge of northern building conditions and practices for project management
• Understanding geographic and cultural factors affecting client needs in capital projects
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve disputes
• Facilitation skills to coordinate project teams
• Excellent oral and written communication for briefs and reports

Responsibilities

• Provide facility planning advice to GNWT departments and agencies
• Plan and coordinate facility planning studies and briefs
• Describe building character, size and location to meet clients' needs and budgets
• Ensure solutions reflect cultural values and minimize life cycle cost
• Support project teams with negotiation and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Diploma in Architecture or Interior Design

3 years of relevant experience in planning/design of institutional buildings

7 years of relevant experience in planning/design of institutional buildings

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

The Facility Planner provides expert architectural advice to the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) departments and agencies in order to plan facilities that are designed and constructed to meet functional and operational requirements within established budgets. This position is responsible for ensuring that facility planning services are provided that result in the provision of appropriate solution to the GNWT's building infrastructure needs.

The Facility Planning Services division provides planning coordination and support in the form of reports, feasibility and planning studies, and project briefs to describe the character, size and location of northern buildings to ensure that new facilities meet clients' operational needs, and reflect cultural values, at the lowest possible life cycle cost and ensures that building infrastructure solutions are developed that are consistent with the goals, priorities, and vision of the GNWT.

Critical knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of architectural and/or engineering theory and principles to provide facility planning, advice and direction.
• Knowledge of northern building conditions and practices to manage or provide project management services.
• Knowledge of the geographic and cultural factors affecting client's needs and how this affects the delivery of capital projects.
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate with clients and consultants in order resolve disputes and communicate complicated technical information.
• Facilitation skills to ensure that project teams work as a constructive and cohesive unit.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey or solicit information about projects and standards through a variety of means (e.g. briefing notes, Project Briefs, procedural manuals, community presentations) for a variety of audiences (e.g. clients, colleagues, consultants).
• Skills to facilitate planning and client decision-making, manage conflicts, negotiate solutions, resolve disputes and promote sound facility planning.

Typically attained by:

• A bachelor's degree in architecture including 3 years of relevant experience in the planning and design of institutional buildings.

Equivalencies:

• A diploma in architecture or interior design and 5 years of relevant experiencein the planning and design of institutional buildings.
• 7 years of relevant experience in the planning and design of institutional buildings.

Relevant experiencein the planning and design of institutional buildings includes:

• building/facility design, facility planning and/or project management.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Closing Date: September 24, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.